





WONDERFUL STORY 

About Capt. Rand 




CAPT. WALTER I. RAND 
276 Tremont Street 



Boston 




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WONDERFUL STORY 

About CAPT. RAND 



BY 



WALTER I. RAND 




Colombo Harbour and Landing Jetty. Colombo 



276 TREMONT ST. 



BOSTON, MASS. 






Copyrighted 1916 

CAPT. WALTER I. RAND 

All rights reserved 

including that of translation into 

foreign languages 



NOV -6 1916 

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WONDERFUL STORY 

An Interesting Narrative as Told by Capt. Walter I. 
Rand and Based on Facts. 

Capt Walter I. Rand was born August 7th, 1853, on 
a farm four miles from Portsmouth, N. H. 

Capt. Rand is a direct descendant of Francis Rand, 
who was one of a company sent over to America, in 163 1, 
by Capt. John Mason, to settle the Piscataqua section. 
He settled in Portsmouth, N. H., and lands were granted 
him in that part of the town which is now called Rye. 
Francis was killed by Indians September 29th, 1691, his 
wife having been killed by them not long before, while 
he had gone to the mill. 

At a very early age Capt. Rand's parents moved 
from the farm into the City of Portsmouth, in order that 
their children might have better educational advantages. 

When a boy he attended the public schools, and his 
spare time was spent on the Piscataqua River and ocean, 
fishing, sailing, swimming, and all of those out-door 
sports which contributed to build up a strong and 
healthy constitution, enabling him in after life to pull 
through many hard places. Many houi*s were also spent 
on and around the wharves, listening to exciting sea sto- 
ries, by old sailors, which inspired him with a love of 
romance and adventure, and enthused him with a desire 
for travel and with a longing to visit other parts of the 
world. 

At the age of 14 he enlisted in the United States 
Coast Survey, serving under Capt. Hull Adams of 
Quincy, Mass., and remained with him until honorably 
discharged. He then returned home, and secured em- 
ployment as a clerk in a grocery store. But this staid 
life soon became monotonous, and his former enthusiasm 
became so dominating that he was soon induced to aban- 
don his position, and he at once went to New York and 
shipped for Para, South America. The following ten 
years of his life consisted in traveling around the world 
wherever his inclination led him. 

The experiences and opportunities which one of ( his 



years has had, under such circumstances, afford a culture 
and knowledge which lead to a life pursuit and a selec- 
tion of opportunities that quite often prove beneficial to 
himself, his associates and friends. 

Capt. Rand finally returned to Boston and engaged 
in business at the corner of Washington and Boy Is- 
ton Streets, over the old Boylston Market. He had 
become interested in the study of geology and min- 
eralogy. He pursued here his studies with diligence and 
close application during his spare moments, and at the 
same time took field work on the subject of geological 
deposits and formations, and finally the study of Gems 
and Precious Stones, their composition, density and 
values, and herein he may be said to have acquired an 
expert knowledge in this field of scientific inquiries. 

This brief sketch becomes interesting in showing in 
a marked degree what each individual's life reveals only 
in another way and under other circumstances as a 
chance foreordination. On August ist, 1889, the writer 
started on an extended tour around the world, with no 
well defined purpose of object in view beyond giving 
expression to his former and earlier mental desire. That 
course was taken westward, across the Pacific Ocean to 
Japan, China, Hong Kong and to the Island of Ceylon, 
India. He found on arriving there that his financial 
resources had become exhausted. He became sick and 
was without a friend or an acquaintance or credit. This 
condition seemed bewildering and dark. Here under 
these circumstances an aged Hindu came to him one day 
and presented him with a stone, and he observed at once 
that it was what geologists and mineralogists defined as 
"Silicate of Alumina/* ordinarily found in kaoline beds 
which is the decomposed felspar found only in igneous 
rock. Carbonic acid has no effect upon this hard Silicate, 
but they are susceptible of high polish. Gems of this 
geological formation are found in Hungary on the Coast 
of Malabar, Hartz Mountains, and Bavaria; but the 
choicest and best specimens known, however, come from 
Ceylon, India. 

It was observed at once that the stone itself pos- 
sessed peculiar merit in tint, shade, color and reflection 



of light, and although confronted with a strong- incredu- 
lity, Capt. Rand listened to the old Hindu, who with an 
almost divine and superhuman reverence, declared and 
insisted that the possession of this Gem would change 
his seeming misfortune into one of good fortune, pros- 
perity and happiness in his business pursuits. 

It is a fact, nevertheless, that the possessor of this 
acquisition within 24 hours thereafter, saw, to his great 
jov and delight, an English steamer, bound for Colombo, 
with several Bostonians on board, touring the world. 
Among them were acquaintances and friends of Capt. 
Rand. 'His services were enlisted at once, and he con- 
ducted them through the Island, and advised them in the 
purchase of Precious Stones, they knowing him to be an 
expert. For these services he received liberal commis- 
sions from the native dealers, which in turn were in- 
vested on the Island, bringing quick returns. He then 
bought a large supply of Precious Stones from the na- 
tives, who mine and cut them in the mountains, thereby 
getting them as cheap as the native dealers in Colombo. 

After Capt. Rand's friends left him in Ceylon, he 
began to be impressed more and more with the narrative 
and results of what his old Hindu friend had assured him 
would happen, and what, as a matter of fact did actually 
happen. With his collection of Precious Stones and 
Gems recommended by his Hindu friend, he embarked 
for Paris, and in 30 days while there sold many of his 
collections with pleasine and satisfactory results. From 
thence he proceeded to London, well equipped finan- 
cially, where he was able to count upon a most prosper- 
ous trip, and after a two weeks' stay there arrived in 
Boston with expenses paid, with health improved. 
Owing to his financial success, he was able to open an 
attractive store under the old Evans House, so called, on 
Tremont Street, as a dealer and dispenser of precious 
stones, which business was followed for some time, with 
more than ordinary success. 

The time came when his special stock of Precious 
Stones from the Island of Cevlon had become exhausted, 
as well as his stock of Precious Gems which were then 
known as the Oriental Lucky Stones. It must be noted 



here that business assumed a different aspect in the kind 
and quality of goods carried in stock. Capt Rand had 
lost the stone given to him by the Hindu, but he thought 
little of it, for like most people, it must be admitted, he 
possessed an unbelief or a grave doubt that his wonder- 
ful success and good fortune had to do with any influence 
such as he had been advised would be attained by the 
Gem of Good Fortune, but he did realize that he was tak- 
ing unlucky steps in business. There was an unavoida- 
ble change attending him in his business enterprises. He 
met Wii-h losses. His every move seemed not to square 
with success or with encouragement. The small fortune 
which he had previously made seemed to be swept away 
by an unavoidable fatality. At such a time one naturally 
reflects and cogitates upon cause and effect. The mind 
in its operation turns backward. In such mental state, 
he began to wonder if, after all, there was anything really 
in this lost Gem proposition, and he thought more seri- 
ously than ever of his condition in India when the old 
Hindu gave him the Lucky Stone. He naturally made a 
thorough search for his lost Gem, but without avail. This 
fact, together with frequent and repeated requests from 
former customers and their friends, for more of these 
Lucky tones, and his more than strong desire to try 
once more to share the good fortune of former times led 
him to consider the possibility of receiving a stock of 
these Gems from India, when lo and behold ! to his great 
joy and delight he found one day the old Hindu Gem. 
The reader may apply to the fact his or her definition and 
draw his or her own conclusion as to the following : It is 
true that from the time he recovered his Oriental Lucky 
Stone his circumstances and conditions changed, and 
changed for the better. His opportunities improved, and 
his prosperity increased. This brief sketch of his indi- 
vidual experience might be criticised by the incredulous 
man or woman, and his experience mieht well be declared 
to be an isolated individual instance that might be ac- 
counted for in various ways, or as a single paragraph in 
his life's great book. But you may also consider and give 
weight to the testimony of others. 

This is a true story in every particular and these are 
real Hindu Lucky Stones. 



The following testimonials bespeak the opinion of 
those who have had similar experiences with the Oriental 
Lucky Stones. 

Capt. Rand is now located at 276 Tremont Street, 
Boston, where he would be pleased to serve his custom- 
ers at the above address, and exhibit to any who may so 
desire, the originals of the testimonials herein contained. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand. 

Dear Sir — I have been wanting to write you a long time and thank 
you, and in my most humble way praise you and your wonderful 
Lucky Stone. So far it has helped me that I cannot find words to 
describe and seems to be doing more and more for me. It has caused 
me to get more work. It seems to have helped me hold my friends. 
My neig-hbors seem to love me that used to hate me, and the best of 
all my husband has been gone from home nearly four years; could 
hardly ever get a letter from him once a year. Now he writes and 
sends me money two or three times a week. Is this not wonderful? 
Too much praise cannot be given to you for your wonderful Lucky 
Stone. Mrs. Mary W. Page, Box 22, Reidsville, N. C. 

Capt. Walter Rand, 

Dear Sir— I received my Lucky Stone some time ago and am more 
than pleased with results. I am doing better now than I ever have 
done before, and am beginning to enjoy my life and see brighter pros- 
pects in the future. I wish to purchase 6 of your Oriental Lucky 
Stones. Mrs. E. L. Thayer, care Averys Camp, Arcadia, Wash. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

I take pleasure to write and let you know that I have had consider- 
able luck since I have got the Lucky Stone. I can get more work 
than I am able to do, and 1 wish you would let me have one more. 
Miss Eloise Pendleton, 709 Green St., Selma, Ala. 

Captain W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I received the Lucky Stone. Would have answered before 
now but I was waiting to see the results. I can say for a fact that 
I really believe it has changed my luck. I was sick, but since I have 
been wearing the stone I am feeling so much better. Mav good luck 
and happiness be yours. Florence I. Roy, Box 186, Daytona, Fla. 

Captain Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — The Lucky Stone arrived Saturday afternoon and the same 
evening I received a bill of $33.00 which was owed me. Mother was so 
impressed with the virtue of the stone she gave me the enclosed dollar 
and would ask you to send her one as promptly as vou ean. 

Mrs. S. R. Kirkpatrick, 624 N. 63rd St., W. Philadelphia, Pa. 

Captain Walter I. Rand, 

My dear Brother— I want to thank you for the little "Oriental Lucky 
Stone." It is a beauty. I received it Monday morning at 10 a. m. June 
20. Monday evening about 7.30 p. m. June 29th, I received word that 
I had a five days' job of work at $3.00 a day. I was sitting on the 
porch wondering what I would do to get some money. Wednesday, 
July 2nd. I received .$33.40 that I did not expect any more than I ex- 
pected you to send it to me. Today, July 11th. I received $39.17, in 
the same way and just as much surprising. I banked today for the 
first time in many years. $125.00. Isn't that luck? 

John L. F. Talton, 1215 Vine St., Kansas City, Mo. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand. 

Dear Sir— I received your beautiful Hindoo Oriental Lucky Stone 
about three months ago and did not want to write to you 'till I saw 
the result?, and must say my luck is better now than it was before. And 
it seems everything is comine mv wav alright. 

Miss Mary Romero, 36 West Gushing Street, Tucson, Arizona, 



Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Some twelve or eighteen months ago, I purchased a Lucky 
Stone from you. Shortly afterwards, I was offered 1-3 interest in an 
invention if I would pay the expense of having a model of it made. 
This I agreed to do. The invention has since been purchased by the 
U. S. Government for $500,000.00. The Government is also considering 
the purchase of another invention by the same party in which I am 
also interested to the same extent. Your Lucky Stone certainly seems 
to have brought me good luck. I shall always bless the day that 
brought me the opportunity of obtaining it. 

W. L. Holms, 2001 Glenarm Place, Denver, Colo. 

Captain Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — The Lucky Stone has done wonderful work for me and I 
would like to get two more for friends, as I have praised them so 
highly. Mrs. Charlotte Hall, 504 Dora St., Jacksonville, Fla. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

My dear Captain — Received last stone sent me, all O. K. Things has 
already changed wonderfully. Money, new business and harmony in 
my home has been changes wrought. I can give no reason but the 
Lucky Stone. Dr. C. A. Morton, 212 East Charles Street, Muncie, Ind. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Having purchased one of the Oriental Lucky Stones some 
time ago for my husband, I wish to say it is proving very satisfactory. 
Mrs. F. O. Ackles, 405 Dickinson Street, Charleston, W. Va. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— I have the greatest pleasure in writing you this letter of 
thanks. About 10 months ago I bought one of your Lucky Stones. I 
am delighted with it and thank you a thousand times for it. At the 
time you sent me your little pamphlet my position was about at an 
end, and three days after I received stone I was discharged and re- 
ferred to another man to fill another and better position with an in- 
crease in my salary. I have had all kinds of good luck and plenty of 
money. I wouldn't take $10.00 for it. 

Doc M. Williford, 973 Tord Street, Memphis, Tenn. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Quite a while ago my sister, my husband and I purchased 
your Lucky Stone. We have carried them ever since. We find they 
are all you claim them to be. Please accept our heartfelt thanks. 

Mrs. Stephen H. Brown, 1403 Howard Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 

Dear Capt.: 

Since I have received your stone my luck has been for the best and 
I cannot or do not know how to show my appreciation for same. 

Daniel F. Krass, Jr., 1414 Jefferson Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — I have had one of your Lucky Stones for little over a year 
and feel it must certainly contain all the power you claim. Every one 
wonders how I manage; am doing fairly well, and I certainly attribute 
it to my wearing the Lucky Stone. Many and sincere thanks to you for 
having brought to me the knowledge of its merit, for I truly feel some- 
thing does it; that's the Lucky Stone. 

Elsie Parkinson, 521 Penn Street, Camden, N. J. 

Dear Mr. Rand, 

I must write and tell you that I have had good luck since I received 
your Lucky Stone. First let me say I found a fountain pen, also re- 
ceived a good position ; better than the one I was in, and accepted. 
Since then I have had three offers of positions. Only today I got a 
letter asking me to call. I am much thankful to you and thank God 
that my hard luck days are past and better ones in store for me. I 
think I will send for one for my mother who has had a little misfor- 
tune recently. If you have another on hand let me know. I earnestly 
trust my success will continue anyway. 

Robert G. Lees, 303 East 152nd Street, New York, N. Y. 



Capt Walter Hand, 

Dear Sir — Some time ago I sent for a stone. My husband sent, one 
for himself then later one for me. We both feel there is great virtue 
in this jewel and I would not be without mine, if I could not get an- 
other, for $25.00. My husband feels the same about the stone. If this 
testimony will do any good you are at liberty to use it, for my health 
is so much better. Mis. Albert J. Freeman, Southold, N. Y. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I received my Oriental Lucky Stone this morning. You 
may not believe it, but my condition changed immediately. I at first 
was skeptical, but now I would not part with my Lucky Stone for any- 
thing. May God bless you. 

Frederick Williams, 265 Ashmun Street, New Haven, Conn. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— Enclosed please find P. O. money order for $1.00 for which 
send me another Hindoo Lucky Stone for a friend. This makes three 
that I lately bought from you. I had given up receiving any benefit 
from the one I carry, but exactly one month from date of receiving it 
money has been flowing to me from sources that I had no right to 
expect and has kept up every day since. This morning a party handed 
me a good sized bill (in denomination) after leaving the house but a 
few minutes. I have had gains and success in ways; for instance, I 
had a bill of goods shipped several weeks ago at a certain price, yes- 
terday I received notice that they had come to the conclusion to give 
me a large reduction making my commission almost 200 per cent now. 
Have also overcome a chronic case of sciatic rheumatism from which I 
suffered for a long time. 

G. O. Walton, 114 So. 3rd Street, Easton, Pa- 

Dear Capt. Rand, 

I take the liberty of addressing you thus, because I feel that you 
really are, considering the good you have done I was just reading 
"Wonderful Story About Capt. Rand;" therein I read many letters 
written to you about your Lucky Stone. I began to think it was high 
time I was getting in line. Since I purchased this stone, or the day I 
got it, I tried to collect a large sum (which had been running for five 
years, and others, even lawyers, tried to collect) and asked for it in a 
nice way and got it. Later I was promoted in positions and also sal- 
ary. Best of all I had a long lost friend who I have been longing for 
come back to me. These are just a few of my experiences. I have my 
stone mounted and it makes a very beautiful ring. 

Miss D. B. Moore, Trinidad, Colo. 

Capt. Rand, 

I hope you will pardon me in my long delay. I received your stone 
and am very proud of it. I think it is a wonder. I had not heard from 
my father in 11 years and after I received the stone, I had a long let- 
ter from him, and I just say the luck is in the stone and it is a little 
beauty. I am having success every way. 

Ethel Ross, 405 East Vine Street, Knoxville, Tenn. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I received your Oriental Lucky Stone and I hope you will 
pardon me for my long delay in writing to you. I must acknowledge 
that I have had excellent good luck since I have had it and hope to 
continue having good luck. I had the stone put in a ring and wear it 
all the time. It has been admired by many friends and I have been 
offered as high as ten dollars for it but I would not take a hundred 
for it. Wishing you many blessings and the greatest success in this 
life, hope to remain, 

Celestine Green, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, Dela. 

Captain W. I. Rand, 

Dear Friend — I have had luck with my stone, so I am very grateful 
to you : it is wonderful. Enclosed please find a money order for $2.10. 
I want two more of your "Mysterious Lucky Stones." I wish to give 
them to my mother and father who are quite feeble. 

Mrs. Beatrice Graves, 1084 41st St., Emeryville, Cal. 



What are these beautiful stones? The clearest of 
crystalline selenite ! Its lustre is brilliant and its pearly 
shades streaked with pure liquid white light play from 
side to side in its reflection. 

In "Precious Stones and Gems" by Edwin W. 
Streeter, F. R. G. S., he says, "the pleasing lustre of this 
stone, somewhat like that of Mother of Pearl, has led to 
its use by the jeweler. It has found popular favor, too, 
FROM BEING REPUTED TO BRING GOOD LUCK 
TO ITS POSSESSOR." 

M. D. Rothchild says, "that these stones are being 
much sought as well because of their beauty, as on the 
ground of the popular superstition THAT THEY 
WILL BRING GOOD LUCK TO THE WEARER." 

The Romans called it Lunaris, and the writers say it 
is endowed with virtue as of making trees fruitful, and of 
curing Epilepsy. It illuminates, not by transmission of 
light, but by # the collection of light in itself. As in the 
old Roman times the choicest specimens of these Gems 
came from Ceylon, India. 

Capt. Rand, 

Dear Sir— About a month ago you sent me one of your "Lucky 
btones and I am pleased to say that it has changed my luck remark- 
ably. I have a large Rooming House and when I sent for the stone I 
had no roomers and now the house is well filled and has been since 
the week I received the stone. I am recommending it to my friends 
and I expect you will hear from me again, as some of them are asking 
me to send for the stones for them. Enclosed you will find S4, for 
which please send me four stones as soon as you get this. Beg to be 
your friend forever. 

Mrs. Lucy Ivory, 1703 Bienville St., New Orleans, La. 
My dear Friend, 

Since you have been such a friend to me, I thought I would let you 
know that I received the Oriental Stone. Am thankful for your kind- 
ness in sending it. I see a great change since I have had it. Several 
favors have been granted to me. My life seems brighter and now I 
don't dread my work. I used to dread it a great deal. The stone is a 
beauty ; also easy to carry. I don't worry like I did, in fact it does 
more than you mentioned. Things are coming more my way than 
usual. I shall tell other people how you have helped me. 

Mrs. Sarah F. Robinson, 3728 Morgan St., St. Louis, Mo. 
Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Each one of us in our family carry one of your "Lucky 
Stones." I am glad to tell you that since we are carrying them every- 
thing has changed to better. Inclose please find $2.00 for two more. 
Mrs. J. Y. Leyan, 1119 Lincoln Ave., E. Las Vegas, N. Mex. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— Indeed I cannot say enough in regards to the Oriental 
Lucky Stone. Contentment has surely been mine since beginning to 
wear it. Also my purse is a little fuller. Would like to have two more 
for my daughter and son. Please let me know by return mail, and 
oblige your friend, Mrs. C. F. Gray, Box 75, Roseland, La. 



('apt. Walter Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Kind friend — I hope yon will pardon me in not writing you long ago. 
My wife received a circular letter from you today and I will answer 
it for us both. I feel proud to let you know that I still have my Lucky 
Stone I got from you the 5th of October, 1910, and I must say it has 
been a comfort and blessing to me from the first day till now. I have 
had good health and plenty of money coming my way all the time. 
As long as we both live I can never forget the great help that you 
have rendered to me. I remain, your friend, 

Wm. H. Hilliard, Prairie Ave., Devall Bluff, Ark. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear friend— As I have been wearing the Lucky Stone for three years 
and my luck is more than I can explain to you. Before wearing it 
my luck was all trouble, sickness, misery and no money, and now I 
am enjoying good health and am getting along fine. Will buy an auto 
in the spring. If you have any more of those Lucky Stones, let me 
know, so I can send for one for my brother, as he is having his share 
of hard luck. 

Miss Minnie Bergschneider, R. R. 30, New Berlin, 111. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Having bought one of your Oriental Lucky Stones a few 
years ago and found it a great benefit to me in my every day life, I 
would like to know if you have some for sale as I would like to get 
one to give to my brother, in hoping that it would help to find some 
work as he has been out of work for quite a while and I think that it 
would help him the same as it is helping me every day. Kindly answer 
my letter by return of mail as I wish to purchase one right away. 

Miss L. J. Grandin, 728 Echandia Street, Los Angeles, Calif. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Will you kindly let me know if you have any more of those 
Lucky Stones on hand. Would like to get three of them. I have one, 
getting mine through a friend, and want one for each of my children. 
Have found them to be just as they claim, a big help, and I for one 
wouldn't be without one Kindly send a reply at once. 

Mrs. John Carnegie. Columbus, N. C. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Some time ago I sent to you and secured a Lucky Stone. I must 
say I had better health and success while I had it, but sorry to say in 
some way or other, I have lost it. Can I get another? I am very 
anxious to obtain one. Please let me hear by return mail. 

Mrs. Tracy, 100(5 B Street, Washington, D. C. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I do hope you will pardon me for my long delay of writ- 
ing to you in regards to the Oriental Lucky Stone which I received 
from you about a year ago. I have had better luck and better health 
since receiving the Lucky Stone. I am so well pleased with my luck 
that I want two more; one for my husband and one for a friend. 
Please let me know at once if you have any more. Thanking you for 
the one I have received and wishing you every success, 

Mrs. Cora M. SVrlnor, 805 D Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— The Oriental Lucky Stone that I purchased from you some 
time ago has proven itself that everything you claim for it is so. In 
fact I am so well pleased with it that I am enclosing herewith $2.00 
for which I would kindly ask you to send me two more. 

A. C. Reimer, 8715 2nd Ave., Bay Ridge, N. Y. 

Capt. Walter Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — I purchased a Lucky Stone from you about two years ago 
and had it set in a ring. I wear the ring all the time and since I be- 
gan to wear it my luck has changed so that now I am a very happy 
woman. Have you any more? 

Mrs. A. L. Dickinson, 242 High Street, Middletown, Conn. 



Capt. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Will you please let me know if I can get two more fcucky 
Stones. I think they are fine and I would not be without mine for 
anything. I am sure they do bring good luck. Please let me know 
soon, and oblige, 

Mrs. Carrie Jennings, 1618 Harrison Street, Davenport, Iowa. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I received the Oriental Lucky Stone the 3rd day of April 
and I appreciate it very much, for I surely believe it has brought me 
good luck, as I have taken more orders for goods I am selling than 
ever before in the same length of time. My son has also had a change 
of position with an increase of .$4.00 a week salary. I enclose herewith 
a money order for $1.00 for whigh please send me one of the Lucky 
Stones for my husband, as I said before I would send for one for him 
if I thought mine was a success, which I certainly do think it is 
Mrs. J. B. Mongreiz, 2644 58th Court, (Clyde) Cicero, 111. 

Capt. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I take pleasure in writing you to let you know that I 
received my Lucky Stone. It is such a beautiful stone; I am going to 
have it set in a ring or locket and then I will be sure not to lose it. 
I would not take anything for it. Have had it five weeks, and can tell 
a difference in my luck and it is improving my health, and I seem to 
be so much better contented. 

Nina Slaughter, Kansas City, Kansas. 

Capt. Rand, 

Dear friend — Please accept my sincere thanks for the Oriental Lucky 
Stone which I received some months ago and I am more than pleased 
with the good luck it is bringing me. I carry it with me right along. 
I cannot thank you enough and I would not take $5.00 for the beau- 
tiful gem. Miss Anna D. Brieholz, Keystone, Iowa. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

I have been wearing one of the Indian Lucky Stones; I had the 
misfortune to lose it a few days ago and am anxious for another. Can 
I get one? I hope so 1 , for I feel by wearing the stone my rheumatism 
has been helped, so please write me by return mail if I can get one, 
and I will order right away. Mrs. Dr. Tate, McComb, Miss. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Pardon my delay in not writing to you sooner. I thought 
I would just give it a fair trial and I am sure it is just as wonderful 
as you said and more too. I have had plenty of work to do, more than 
I could do. Where others failed I have found work to do. I wouldn't 
take anything for my little stone. So Capt. if you have any more of 
them please let me know. Joe Boone, Mena, Ark. 

Capt. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Are you still selling the Lucky Stones? You remember I 
got one of you some time ago 1 , but lost it. I have had no luck since. 
I want to get another. I am going to tell you that as long as I had 
that stone everything came my way. The very best of things were 
given me for the children and myself and we were getting along fine 
and dandy. I soon noticed the difference when I missed the stone. I 
am not so well either as when I wore the stone. 

Mrs. Singer, Box 247, Byron, 111. 

Mr. W. I. Rand, 

Highly esteemed friend — About one year ago if I remember right I 
sent you $1.00 and received the Lucky Stone. I wish to say it has not 
only given me good luck but many other good success and happiness. 
Now when I hear from you again I want to send and get one for my 
dear husband. Wishing you ever success I give you the privilege of 
publishing my name and letter. Mrs. L. F. Padgett, Cookville, Mo. 



Geology, first in the hands of the scientists, was con- 
tent to explain the formation of the earth's crust or the 
formation of the globe, and the order in which rock was 
formed, broken down, and stratified. Aided by paleontol- 
ogy, the scientist has produced organic life, extinct spe- 
cies of plant and animal life, revealed abodes and habita- 
tions in successive epochs, and reconstructed the anat- 
omy and living organism of vegetable and animal life 
long since extinct and heretofore unknown to man. 

That there is a harmony — a perfect harmony — in all 
things that exist cannot scientifically be denied. It is a 
force in nature ; the force of a sympathetic influence, 
between the human, mineral and material kingdoms. 

The magnet controls and directs our commerce; the 
electric current our thoughts; the vegetable kingdom 
nutrition. 

"There are sermons in stones — books in running 
brooks — good in everything." 

Prof. A. Dastre in his recently published book on 
"Life and Death" flatly asserts: "Life, as far as we 
know, has always existed, and under suitable circum- 
stances the lowest animated forms are immortal ;" that 
"nutrition is the chief characteristic of living beings," 
and that a "similar nutrition is found in crystals, with 
tne difference that crystalline nutrition consists in simple 
outward acretion, while living nutrition involves pene- 
tration of sustenance to the interior. Summed up, the 
general similarity in the behavior of protoplasm and 
crystals makes it difficult to draw a line." 

In this twilight zone where science and knowledge 
lead us, there is an understanding limited only by deeper 
research. Is it not probable that gems possess a life not 
as yet officially discerned, and that this life responds 
with the sympathetic influence that flowers and animals 
disclose when in contact with associations that are har- 
monious? 

That gems do have and exert an influence over our 
lives, conduct and action cannot be refuted or denied, 
and just what that influence is, the prophetic vision of 
the savant is yet to explain. But the practical side of 
our life furnishes its own evidence. Prosperity, Good 



Omen, Fortune, Luck, are associated with every business 
enterprise and in every walk of human life. Luck has 
its Laws as accurate as those of mechanics. To illus- 
trate, there is no way to tell if I am going to throw 
double sixes at one cast of the dice. But in a thousand 
throws double sixes are sure to come about so often. 
The great Life Insurance Companies are as solid finan- 
cially as a National Bank and they rest upon the truth 
that when any life of an individual is liable to go out 
at any hour, yet in 20,000 cases deaths can be calculated 
with scientific accuracy. The greatest business enter- 
prises — the investment of millions of dollars, and alto- 
gether our most important business concerns, are based 
upon this apparently shifting sand, The Law of Chance ; 
Luck and general averages. Now who can say that 
certain occult influences ; certain of the natural forces 
which we have mentioned, cannot and do not exert cer- 
tain influences that conduce to the end of good fortune. 
Even in the cream of all lawful science and business, 
Dame Fortune has thrust her Golden Spoon for good 
omens. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— Please accept my sincere thanks for your Lucky Stone 
winch I received some months ago, from which I have received great 
benefit. I wish to say that I have had great success since wearing 
your Lucky Stone. I will never part with this stone. 

Miss Ella McCraine, West Jackson, Miss. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Having ordered a Lucky Stone of you, February, 1912, 
while at Douglass, Texas, which seems to have made such wonderful 
change in my luck. I am now writing for prices on your Masonic 
Emblems. Hoping to hear from you soon, 

P. E. Porter, Magnolia Springs, Texas. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Having sent for one of your Lucky Hindoo Stones about 
a year ago and made my husband a present of same, and can say truly 
he has been much more fortunate than before wearing it, both finan- 
cially and physically. Want to ask you if you have any more, if so 
let me know at once as I am very anxious for another, or perhaps I 
may get two. Mrs. Chas. Pirtle, 3309 Texas Ave., Houston, Texas. 

Mr. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I received a Lucky Stone from you last January. I think 
it is very beautiful. I have it mounted in a very pretty ring which 
I never remove from my finger. Its powers are wonderful and I think 
myself very lucky in owning one of these splendid gems. Kindly let 
me know at once if you have any more left. 

Miss Edwina Hopkins, 114 Howell Street, Covington, Ky. 



Dear Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

I have been wearing one of your Lucky Stones. My health has been 
better; don't take any more medicines, and have been very successful 
in renting my property. My rheumatism has almost left me. I don't 
know how to thank you enough for sending the stone to me. I want 
to know if you have any more of those stones; if you have I want one 
more for my daughter. Please let me know by return mail. 

Mrs. R. F. Miles, 410 Terrace Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 

Dear Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Your letter and contents were received Monday past. And I can 
truly say it has done wonders since I received it. I shall send to you 
next week for another for sister. Thanking you for favors in the past 
I remain, 

Emily J. Gordon, 9 Winter Street, Providence, R. I. 

Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— I received Lucky Stone and it certainly is all O. K. It is 
a wonderful little gem and seems to bring luck and success at all times. 
I certainly am very glad that you sent one to me. I am sending $2.00 
for two more of the gems, hoping you can spare the two. 

D. L. LaClaire, Walker, Wash. 

Capt. Rand, 

I received the Lucky Stone O. K. and would not take $10.00 for it 
today. I want one for my wife if you have any left; so find $1.00 en- 
closed for same. I want the true Oriental Lucky Stone like you sent 
me for I sure do have faith in it. 

J. O. Eldredge, 252 Bellwood Ave., Atlanta, Ga. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Please accept my sincere thanks for your Lucky Stone 
which I received some months ago from which I have received great 
benefit. I have worn it constantly from the moment I received it and 
I "hardly think that I could get along without it. I am writing this 
note with a gold fountain pen which was given me by a friend and I 
hope everyone that has one will prosper and have as good luck as I've 
had. Miss Bessie C. Johnson, 903 Southard Street, Key West, Fla. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Having purchased form you some time ago a Lucky Stone 
will say that I am so much pleased with the results to me that I would 
not take a hundred dollars for it. It has brought me wonderful luck. 
Miss Ida Erisman, Box 671, Miamisburg, Ohio. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— I have carried one of your Lucky Stones about nine years. 
Before I bought it I had been sick a year; have not been sick hardly a 
day since. Before I got the stone I had to hunt for work, but I don't 
now; work comes to me, more than I can do. 

Edwin E. Batchelder, Warwick, Mass. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Before purchasing one of your Lucky Stones I was suffer- 
ing with my side so badly I could scarcely do my housework. After 
carrying the stone for a while my side quit bothering me and I felt 
so much better in every way. I am going to get a stone for my 
daughter as soon as I can. Thanking you for sending me the Lucky 
Stone for which I am indeed grateful. 

Mrs. N. E. DeBord, Preston, Wash. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Upon the 26th day of December last, I received one of your 
Lucky Stones. Although I haven't as yet got work, I have been ex- 
traordinarily lucky at receiving money. An old time friend of mine 
came in today and handed me $20.00. I certainly was surprised. Have 
never been out of money since receiving the stone. You may use this 
letter and my name in full for testimony if you wish. Your sincere 
friend, E. K. Marshall, 905 East North Street, Decatur, 111. 



If scientists can thus dimly trace the life line that 
marks the classification of kingdoms, and point with 
assurance to the link that annexes the human to the 
animal kingdoms, and with more broadly defined indi- 
cations, trace the affiliation of the animal to the vege- 
table and the vegetable to the mineral, why should not 
an hypothesis be allowed to assimilate the two more dis- 
tinct links and recognize the possibility of minerals 
possessing life equal to the vegetable or animal king- 
doms, and the paramount right to exist, live, and feel 
like the sister realms that possess no great charms or 
afford no greater pleasures than they do? Many society 
and professional women have recently taken up the 
study of systematic influence in nature's laws, with the 
result that clubs have been formed and circles organized 
to discuss the matter. 

At a recent gathering of prominent players, Blanche 
Bates, a woman noted for her astute propensities and 
lack of fads or hobbies, positively affirmed that her jew- 
els sympathize with her in her troubles and rejoice with 
her when she is happy. Here is what she says: "My 
jewels are like spoilt children; they are happiest when 
they are carried — I mean worn; days when I am de- 
spondent they lose their lustre, and when I'm happy 
their brilliancy increases. Some geologists say that it 
is purely the results of physical contact and conditions, 
but I prefer to think my own way — it's more consoling 
and just as feasible." 

"Would it not be a pretty thought to imagine that 
precious stones had lives to live and souls to guard just 
like you and me?" 

"Have you read 'The Birth of the Opal,' by Ella 
Wheeler Wilcox? That poem has more than a poetic 
sentiment behind it, and some day some one with a 
great mind will reveal to us the mystery of the Opal, the 
Pearl and the Diamond." 

Why not temper our prosaic life with a touch of 
romance, and favor the belief that gems live? 



Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

On last April I purchased one of your Lucky Stones and since have 
been very successful in all of my undertakings. I promised to write 
you. I should like to purchase one for my husband if you have any 
more. Mrs*. Blanche McCutcheon, Box 472, Atoka, Okla. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — February last my daughter sent to you for one of your 
Oriental Lucky Stones, and will say I have worn it ever since and 
have had the best of luck. I have got better jobs and better wages. 
Now I want to know if I can get one mounted, say in the form of a 
locket; something that can be worn around the neck. I want to get 
one for my daughter. T. C. Teboe, 301 Brook Street, Lynchburg, Va. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Having received one of your Hindoo Lucky Stones about 
three years ago and having such perfect satisfaction and success with 
it, I am desirous of obtaining a few for friends of mine. Will you 
kindly let me know if you have any for sale at present. Your greatly 
appreciative friend, Mrs. Bulah Hobbs, 305 23rd Street, Denver, Colo. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Your Oriental Lucky Stone received and I do admire and 
appreciate it, for it is a source of great joy to me. I would not bd 
without it for any price, for it has indeed brought luck to me. My luck 
changed as soon as I got it and have been prosperous ever since I have 
been in possession of it. I am well pleased with it and will ever rec- 
ommend it. Julius Edgerton, R. F. D. 1, Box 13, Raleigh, N. C. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

I received your true Lucky Stone a few weeks ago and have been hav- 
ing luck, good luck, ever since. I wouldn't be without it for one hun- 
dred times what it cost me. Look for an order from friends soon. I 
have received a continual pour of presents and money since I received 
the stone. I never had so much luck in my life. I never want to be 
without one. Thanks to you ever so much. 

Eunice E. Hopson, 314 Elm Street, Hopkinsville, Ky. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— My stone brought me luck — cannot account for it— but the 
fact remains. I had a streak of bad luck and it changed within 15 
minutes after I had the stone on my person. 

Chas. P. Engelmann, 19 S. La Salle Street, Chicago, 111. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— The stone came O. K. Would not part from it for nothing 
in the world. Got more work than I can do. The very day I got the 
stone a man offered me a job ; couldn't accept, was busy ; one week 
later got a letter from a man 52 miles from here wanting me to accept 
a position with him. The stone is all right. 

J. H. Dukes, Box 82, Robeline, La, 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I received one of the Lucky Stotfes nearly two months ago 
and I wanted to give it a trial before I wrote to you. Since I have been 
wearing it I have had two good jobs offered to me and the people that 
owe me money have begun to pay me, so I thank you with my wnole 
heart for its help. In a few weeks I will send in an order for some of 
the Lucky Stones for some of my friends. 

Lula Townsend, 324 Austin Street, San Antonio, Texas. 

Kind Sir— Last year just about this time I received one of your 
Oriental Lucky Stones and it has certainly brought me luck. I have 
gained friends and have had steady work since then and I will it will 
still continue. Now I have spoken to a friend about the stone and she 
wants one; later on my wife wants one too. 

Mr. A. L. Birr, 28 Elgin Ave., Forest Park, 111. 



Capt. W. I. Rand, 

My dear friend— I hope you villi please pardon me for not writing 
long ere this to tell you that I am more than delighted and will al- 
ways bless the day that I sent for your Oriental Lucky Stone. I have 
had the best of luck every way ; my business is three times better than 
it used to be; my purse is never without money since I got my dear 
little lucky stone. Please write and let me know by return of mail 
if you have any more of those good Lucky Stones. 

Mrs. Walter Blampey, Cheboygan, Mich. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Some time ago I received one of your Oriental Lucky 
Stones. At first I did not note any change, but after wearing it luck 
seemed to turn. Everything began to come my way. Things that I 
had many times tried to grasp began to come my way, and I felt 
greatly encouraged. I wish to get one of those stones for a relative of 
mine. Eloise Hammond, Box 432, Goldfield, Nevada. 

Capt. Walter Rand, 

About two months ago, perhaps you remember I sent for one of your 
Lucky Stones, whether it was the stone or not, our luck has certainly 
turned for the better since I received it. We have gotten this hotel 
since then, and at the time I sent for it we had very blue prospects 
ahead of us. I will at least give the stone credit for it and I thank 
you very much for your part in my possessing it. My husband wants 
one set in a ring, just a plain gold or silver ring. I would also like 
to have mine set in a ring, but I hate to part with it even for a day 
for we had rotten luck so long, and I am afraid to take any chances. 
Mrs. H. D. Conant, The Conant Inn, Middleboume, W. Va. 

Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— Enclosed find P. O. for $3.00 for three Oriental Lucky 
Stones. This makes eight stones we have bought from you, some for 
our friends and some for our family. We have built up one of the 
best Hotel business since wearing the stones. The worst pessimist 
has to acknowledge there is something to the Lucky Stone. 

Ethel E. Lawton, 526, 25th Street, Ogden, Utah. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

My dear Sir— Last summer, after receiving some letters from you 
describing your "Oriental Lucky Stones" I purchased two of the 
stones, — one for myself and one for my daughter. Hers was set in a 
ring, and mine in a pin and we have both grown very fond of them, 
and have certainly had exceptional luck ever since we got them. I now 
want three more if I can obtain them, two for my other two daughters, 
and one for a friend. Hoping to hear from you very soon favorably, 
I am, Yours most sincerely, 

Nettie C. Lutes, Norris Apartment House, Norristown, Pa. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I received yours of the 27th and was very glad to receive 
the Oriental Lucky Stone. It came O. K., it arrived on Good Friday, 
the lucky day for me. I am now in possession of it for four days and 
I am very well pleased with it. If it continues to do for me what it 
has done in these four days, it is worth many times the price you 
charge for it. Dr. Carl V. Jackson, Box 482, Covington, La. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I received the Hindoo Lucky Stone I wrote to you for. 
And it is with pleasure that I thank you for all it has done for me. 
I find it to be a valuable treasure. I have had more good luck since 
I received the stone than ever before. Now please let me know if you 
have any more to sell. 

B. O. Powell, 601 Terrel & Davis Ave., Mobile, Ala. 



Capt. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Some time ago I sent for one of your Lucky Stones and it 
Las proved all you said of it. I have two friends that would like to 
have one so if you have any more will you kindly let me know. 

Mrs. H. Alstrone, 584 Atlantic Ave., Br«»klyn, N. Y. 

Capt. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I received my Lucky Stone a short time ago and have been 
waiting to see if it turned out as you claimed it to be. It did bring 
me good luck. The day I received it my husband bought me two nice 
large rugs, and for a number of years I have tried to have him buy 
another house, but I could not get him to, but now he has bought one 
and we are about to move, so I think it has brought me fine luck. 

Mrs. Ada Deckenbeck, Groversville, N. Y. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Inclosed find $1.00 for which please send me another 
Oriental Lucky Stone. I collected $90.00 that I did not expect to get 
in the brief time that I had your Lucky Stone, but in making some 
change, I lost the Lucky Stone out of my purse and would like an- 
other as soon as possible. E. E. Leonard, Seeley Creek, N. Y. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Last August received one of your Lucky Stones. Have had 
Hay Fever for 25 years until this Fall. I give the Lucky Stone the 
credit for the cure, and want another one for a friend. Enclosed find 
$1.00 for the stone. Mrs. M. V. Hindman, Clarington, Pa. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Some time ago I sent for two of your Lucky Stones, one 
for my mother and the other for my wn use. At the time I was very 
ill, mther had spent a small fortune in doctors, but none seemed to 
help me. I just had the stone a few days when a friend came to the 
house and took me to a Professor who told me I was almost poisoned 
to death ; today I am feeling fine, can lay it to nothing else but the 
Lucky Stone. It has made a complete change in my life and has made 
it possible for me to see that some of my best friends are my worst 
enemies. The Lucky Stone is a God-send. It was luck that you sent 
me a booklet giving me the opportunity to grasp this chance to become 
wise. Thanking you for your kindness, I am, gratefully yours, 

Mrs. Lizzie Cassidy, 85 Farrington Street, Flushing, N. Y. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Some time ago I received one of those "Mysterious Lucky 
Stones" and since I have had it constantly in my possession. I have 
been having good luck with everything. I would now like to get two 
more of them. If I can get them kindly let me know. 

C. W. Murtland, 90, 7th Ave., Newark, N. J. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Please send me one of your Lucky Stones. I have had such 
good luck since I got mine I want one for my daughter for a Christmas 
present. I think luck is the best present I can give her. 

Nancy Sargent, 82 High Rock Street, Lynn, Mass. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Captain — Your Lucky Stone arrived and placed in position at 
once. The day following I wrote up three policies making $6.00 and 
have had a splendid business since wearing it. Last evening went out 
and made $3.50 in 15 minutes. I would like to be the cause of selling 
you many of them as they are certainly great. 

F. H. Adams, 338 Main Street, Nashua. N. H. 



THOMAS EDISON, 
The Wizard of Invention, 
who knows more science than he puts in his inventions 
even; says: 'There is intelligence in all matter — all 
rocks have a lot of intelligence. It works in different 
channels from our own, no doubt, but they give bro- 
mium movements, actual living movements. Gems are 
highest forms of rocks. Natural Gems show the highest 
form of this peculiar life. There is no doubt in my mind 
that SOME GEMS ARE ALIVE. Under a strong glass 
you may see the molecules in certain Gems working like 
a band of bacteria. Chemically speaking, man is noth- 
ing more than a number of certain kinds of elements. 
The Gem is as much alive as man!" 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— The Lucky Stone received from you has done wonders for 
me and I wish for two more for my wife and son for which find $2.00 
enclosed. C. I. Blanchard, Box 157, Hill, N. H. 

Dear Mr. Rand, 

I received the Lucky Stone and I want to thank you very much for it. 
I have had good luck and I sincerely think It was on account of the 
Mysterious Lucky Stone. 

Mrs. Selina Hopkins, No. Wilbraham, Masa 

Dear Sir— I would like to have you mail me one more of your Lucky 
Stones for a friend of mine. I have had mine for about two weeks and 
last Tuesday I won a $25.00 Camera which I had taken a chance on, 
so I think my Lucky Stone is bringing me luck. 

Lena Catley, Box 327, Torrington, Conn. 



Dear Sir — I am writing to you in regards to another Lucky Stone. 
In some way I lost mine and I feel lost without it, as I found it was 
such a help to me and had such a success in every way. So if you 
have any more left I would like you to send me word and I will send 
by return mail the money for it as I feel I must have another one. 

Mrs. A. B. Wicks, Box 451, Ridgefield, Conn. 

Dear Sir— I wish to state to you that since I received the beautiful 
stone I have been in excellent luck. I just received it in September and 
since that time I have had plenty of work of my kind to do and have 
been successful in getting money and I have started a little bank ac- 
count. Rosa B. Douglas, Pinehurst, Ga. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I have been wearing your Oriental Lucky Stone one year 
and to my surprise I find that it has helped me in many ways. I have 
been in better health; I have made better grades in examinations ana 
also receive a better salary. It increased $5.00 per month more and 1 
believe it was caused by your Lucjky Stone. I would not be without 
it for anything. Miss Amanda Simmons, Paulding, Miss. 



Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— For the past four or five months everything has been for 
the better with me. I can attribute this unprecedented good fortune 
to no other source than that of the Lucky Stone. I had never been a 
firm believer in such freaks (so I termed them) but now that I have 
been wearing the stone, I am fully convinced it is all you claim it 
to be and some more. 

Chas. A. Bauer, 1506 Conery Street, New Orleans, La. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— My sister received your Lucky Stones and gave me one of 
them. I wish to say I have had good luck ever since I received it. A 
few days after I had the stone I received $30.00 in one day. I wear it 
every day. I would not part with it for anything. Thanking you 
kindly, I remain, Miss Amanda Breiholz, Keystone, Iowa. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear friend — The writer wishes to know if you still have any of the 
true Oriental Hindoo Lucky Stones in stock. If so, I desire to buy 
two, one for myself and one for my wife. If you remember you mailed 
me one and it was certainly a beauty, while I was in Olean, N. Y., 
early last spring; it was the last of April or the first part of May. 
Always had good luck with but sorry to say I lost it about two weeks 
ago and I already see my luck has changed to the bad in that short 
time. L. Bridwell, Goodwins Ferry, Va. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Some two years ago I got from you one Lucky Stone. I 

have always carried it on my person and must say it has brought me 

luck. Now I would like to know if you have any more of them for 

sale as I would like to have one more. Please write and let me know. 

Margaret Gill, 4216 Walnut Street, West Phila., Pa. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Received your Lucky Stone 3 weeks ago. On the same day 
I received the offer of a fine position which I have accepted. In other 
ways too luck semed to favor me more than for a long time. Enclosed 
find $1.00 for another Lucky Stone for my wife. 

J. C. Ringwald, Oxford, Ohio. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I received a Lucky Stone from you about a year ago and 
have had better health and luck while I wore it than I ever had, until 
about three weeks ago I lost the Lucky Stone and am not feeling so 
well in health since. So let me know at once if you have any more of 
the real Hindoo Lucky Stones, as I want to get one and may be two. 

Mrs. Belle Hendrickson, Sherman, Mo. 

Dear Captain, 

I have been having all kinds of luck since purchasing one of the 
beautiful Lucky Stones last fall. Have even won the love of the best 
woman in the world, but have had the bad luck of losing the stone. 
I write to know if you mount these stones in a light gold ring, if so 
I wish two of them in rings. Joseph U. Cope, Mansfield, Texas. 

Capt. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I received your Lucky Stone nearly four months ago and 
I have had good luck ever since for which please accept my humble 
thanks, and will ever wear it. 

Rose A, Sauers, 33 1-2 Gower Street, Kingston, Jamaica. 



Capt. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I wish to write a few words to you about the Oriental 
Lucky Stone. I would not take any amount of money for my Lucky 
Stone. Since I purchased from you I have had the best kind of luck. 
My two daughters each will purchase one from you if you have any 
in your possession. Wishing you every good luck, 

Mrs. Bessie Mahoney, Churchover, N. S., Can. 

Mr. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — A couple of months ago I sent for one of your Lucky 
Stones and will say in reply that I think it was a God-send to me. 
I was very sick and in very bad circumstances, in fact I was so dis- 
couraged I had just about given up, but I am getting along just fine 
and my health is about restored to me. Good luck is coming to me 
right along and thanks to your wonderful Lucky Stone. I would not 
part with mine for the world. You can publish this letter if you wish. 
Mrs. C. H. McGahan, 107 Mozelle Street, Keyser, W. Va. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Several years hence I bought one of your Oriental Lucky 
Stones and I had very much success until I lost it last spring and I've 
had very little success since. I would like very much to get another 
one of your wonderful Lucky Stones. 

A. C. Vetsch, Box 354, Monroe, La. 



Capt. W. I. Rand, Boston, 

Am writing to see if you have any more of those Oriental Lucky 
Stones. I got one from you a little over a year ago and the luck I 
have had since then is wonderful. 

Mrs. S. C. Jones, 2617 Scovill Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— I should have written before now, but procrastination is 
the thief of time. But will tell you that my luck has certainly changed 
since I have been wearing your Oriental Lucky Stone. When I wrote 
you was in very bad circumstances. My home mortgaged and just 
passed a hard winter of 1912 and didn't have a dollar. But in a very 
short time after receiving the stone was able to pay the mortgage and 
have bought another lot and my business is all that I can handle. Am 
making more money than my husband. Would like to know if you 
have any more, as I want to get him one. 

Mrs. D. C. Yarbrougb, Box 174, Athens, Ala. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Have you any more of the true Lucky Stones. If you have 
any let me know at once as I can hardly get along without one. It 
has brought me all kinds of luck. M. A. Oliveira, Ninole, Hawaii. 

Capt. Rand, 

Dear friend — The two Lucky Stones you sent me are all you claim 
and more. I would not be without it for anything. Everything comes 
my way. Good business; happy heart and the highest enjoyment of 
music and shows. There has certainly been a great change in me every 
way. Mrs. S. Z. McCulloh, 3846 East 10th Street, Kansas City, Mo. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 
Dear Sir— I ordered three Hindoo Lucky Stones from you last De- 
>ber. I feel that I have been very lucky in many respects and would 
iart with my stone. 

Mrs. T. K. Morison, Christiansburg, Va. 



Precious stones were valued and preserved thou- 
sands of years ago by the Natives of India, where the 
most costly were abundantly found, valuing them sim- 
ply for their transparency and dazzling Beauty. We 
know that in the time of Solomon the love of Grace and 
Luxury induced the Rich to desire the possession of 
Precious Stones. Six or seven hundred years, B. C, we 
find among the Greeks a didactic History of Precious 
Stones, an indication that they had had long knowledge 
of them. Onomacritus, Founder of Hellenic Mysteries 
five hundred years B. C., treated of mysterious stones 
and their mysterious power. Commencing with the 
(bright, transparent crystal, he says, "Whosoever goes 
into the Temple with this in his hand, may be quite 
sure of having his prayers granted." In like manner 
Onomacritus sang the praises of the supernatural pow- 
ers of the Agate, the Topaz, the spring Green Jasper, 
Amber Crysolite, Coral and Opal. Herodotus speaks 
of the so-called Emerald Column in the Temple of Tyre, 
which at night gave out a wonderful light. Passing to 
the Christian Era, among writers upon Precious Stones, 
Sidorus, Bishop of Seville, in 1630 A. D., takes a promi- 
nent place. He divided Gems according to their colors. 
The number of properties attributed to Precious Stones 
at this time is wonderful and are said to have the power 
of conferring health, beauty, riches, honor, good fortune 
and influence. Men and Women carried them about 
their person. 

Have you read "The Moonstone" by Wilkie 
Collins? If not, in your leisure moments, form some idea 
of the Devout Faith of one of the oldest races in His- 
tory and Theology, in the Oriental Lucky Stone. From 
the Sanskrit to our own tongue has been sung the praises 
of good fortune brought to the possessor of this purest 
of Gems, The Oriental Lucky Stone. 



Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— The Oriental Lucky Stone I ordered from yon abont a year 
ago had done all for me that yon claim. The first 6 months I had 
it I made about $400, and the last 6 months I have made $1000.00. I 
guess that is going some, so inclosed please find $1.00 for another im- 
mediately. Clarence I. Rex, Box 165, Kennett, Cal. 



Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Kind Sir — Enclosed find $2.00 for which send me two more Lucky 
Stones. I have worn the stone over a week and find I have good luck 
coming to me from every "corner." It certainly is wonderful. I re- 
ceived it on Monday morning and in the afternoon I received money 
from two debtors which I had never expected; have more friends since 
last Monday than I have ever had before. So now send me two more 
for my friends. Mrs. Louis Thiese, Box 161, Guttenberg, la. 

Capt. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I received my lucky stone today and in less than 12 hours 
I had $21.35 given to me. Inclosed you will find $1.00 for one for my 
wife. Henry Myles, 1309 Montana St., El Paso, Texas. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — About eight months ago I sent to you for an Oriental 
Lucky Stone. It has brought me luck financially and wish to get an- 
other one for a friend of mine who has had nothing but ill luck in 
money affairs. Mrs. Mary L. Stone, 815 17th St., Modesto, Cal. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Enclosed you will find one dollar P. O. money order for 
which please send me another true Oriental Lucky Stone for my mother. 
I am so well pleased with the Oriental Lucky Stone you sent me, money 
cannot buy it. I have never been without money a day since I re- 
ceived the true Oriental Lucky Stone. Lillie Clark, Grapevine, Ark. 

My dear Capt. Rand, 

In April I purchased of you a Luck- Stone which I have been wear- 
ing ever since. I feel to add my testimony vouching for the efficacy 
of the Gem. Providence must have been the Father of all luck, but 
I certainly have had nothing but good luck for the past two months. 
I could mention four or five strokes with marked specific values which 
have in two months come to me. I have the honor to remain, your 
admirer, J. I. Harkness, Dustin, Okla. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — About two years ago a friend of mine ordered one of your 
Lucky Stones for me. I began wearing it and since then I have had 
better success, greater opportunities and held higher positions than I 
ever did before. My salary has increased to nearly double what it was; 
several of my friends want one, if you have any more to sell. 

Velma Lee, Kenansville, N. C. 

Capt. Rand, 

Kind friend — I feel like I must write you and tell you of the luck 
your stone has already brought me. This morning I went to the Post 
Office and before I even knew wlhat was in the letter, I spied a coin, 
picked it up, and was delighted to see that luck had already come to 
me. I surely do prize it. Mrs. Percllla Tuck, Tipton, Mo. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear friend— I think it was February 15th that the two Oriental 
Lucky Stones reached me. One was for myself and the other for a 
friend. I had been sick for two weeks, my right eye was swollen, al- 
most shut, and a severe pain in my head and neck kept me from sleep- 
ing. But soon after taking the stone in my hand the pain lessened 
and in one week's time was entirely gone and my eye well and after 
that I seemed to be given more strength mentally, and nothing was too 
difficult for me to undertake and to accomplish. I can truthfully say 
the Oriental Lucky Stones have brought us good luck. Thanking you 
for sending me the stones so promptly, I am, 

Mrs. H. T. Jones, Hawthorne lexas. 



Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Received your Oriental Lucky Stone March 3rd. Its valu« 
to me ie priceless. Joseph Cone, 1607 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Some time ago I bought one of your Lucky Stones and 
must say it certainly did give luck. I found over $25.00 since I bought 
your lucky stone. Two weeks ago I lost the stone and my luck left me 
at once. I cannot be without one of your Lucky Stones. Please find 
enclosed $1.00 for another Lucky Stone. You must use this letter as a 
testimonial to let others know of your Lucky Stone. 

Frank Bonner, 2488 West 6th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir— Sometime ago I purchased a lucky stone of you and think 
it is a perfect beauty. I have had much luck and hope to have more. 
I cannot thank you too much for it. 

Mrs. Bessie Holt, 1103 N. Garfield St., Chanute, Kans. 

Capt Rand, 

Dear Sir — Regarding the Lucky Stone I obtained from you a few 
months ago, I would say, that while I never was a great believer in 
such things I put it in my pocket and have kept it there ever since. 
During the time I have had it I have not lost a day from my work on 
account of sickness. Before I got it I lost two-thirds of my time from 
sickness and my family haven't had any serious sickness since I got it. 
Some of my friends want one. Please write and let me know if you 
have any more Lucky Stones. J. E. Jones, Ruckles, Oregon. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I have the pleasure and happiness and good luck which 
comes to the wearer of your "Oriental Lucky Stones." I have worn it 
two years and have been successful and happy, and I may add healthy 
for I haven't been sick a week since I received the stone. I have re- 
ceived practically everything I really wanted and needed. 

Miss Callle De Lancy, 915 Cherry St., Greensboro, N. C. 

My dear Capt. Rand, 

I received the Oriental Lucky Stone with your letter in fine condition. 
I want to thank you so much for it. The day I received it a lady called 
to see me, who in a way seemed an enemy. She had owed me some 
money and said she would not pay it. I took the precious stone in 
my hand unbeknown to her and wished that she might be on good 
terms with me again and pay the money she owed. Before she left 
she paid me the money and has been over several times to purchase 

?;oods, and is on the best of terms. I had my stone made into a ring 
or fear I would lose it. I don't know what I would do without it. 

Mrs. F. E. Aitken, Cedar Falls, Iowa. 

Capt. Rand, 

Dear Sir — Have you any more of those Lucky Stones. If so please 
let me know at once. I want five or six more. Mine has brought me 
all kinds of good luck and I want the rest of my family to have one. 
Hoping to hear from you soon, I am, 

Ida Carringtn, 304 North Mound Street, Baltimore, Md. 

Mr. Walter I. Rand, 

I received your book ; I was glad to hear from you. I bought a 
Lucky Stone from you in 1906; I haven't been without it one hour since 
[ received it. I feel like I couldn't live without it. Enclosed find $2.00 
Cor two. Mrs. Ella Buchmann, Dover, Ky. 



Why shouldn't you possess one of these beautiful 
stones which have an ornamental and intrinsic value 
equal to its actual cost to you? These stones differ in 
shapes and sizes and are suitable for rings, stick-pins, 
pendants, etc., and for any ornamental mounting pur- 
pose; or may be worn about the person. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir — Will give you another order for a Lucky Stone for ray 
husband. I received mine in October and certainly think it is all 
right. I have had good luck several different ways. 

Mrs. Jack Wanderllng, Box 474, Goodland, Kans. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Kind Sir — I have be&n wearing one of your Oriental Lucky Stones for 
about two years of which I am well pleased with the result*. Would 
not be without one if I could help it. I here inclose $1.00 for one 
Oriental Lucky Stone for my husband. 

Mrs. Quillie Berry, R. F. D. 1, Hickory Plains, Ark. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, Boston, Mass. 

Dear Sir— February 15th, 1912, I received from you my Lucky Stone 
and from that date to the present time, I have been crowned with the 
greatest success. Chas. L. Benton, Box 260, Sansalito, Calif. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — I have had my Oriental Lucky Stone two years and have 
had very good luck in most everything. I was the only one who got 
any money out of my brother's estate. 

Mrs. E. L. Sellers, 201 London Ave., R. R. 36, Peoria,^Ill. 

Capt. W. I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — About seven years ago I sent to you for five of your East 
India stones at different times, for myself and some of my friends, and 
all have had good luck. I would like to know if you still have the 
stones, if so let me know as I have some more friends that want one. 
Yours respectfully, 

Mrs. Mary Hansen, 374, 3rd Street, Portland, Oregon. 

Capt. Walter I. Rand, 

Dear Sir — We ordered a Lucky Stone from you about three years ago 
and find it to be as represented. We want to order another. I'm writ- 
ing to find if you still have them. Please write and let me hear from 
you by return mail. 

Mrs. Lillie E. Allgood, R. 4, Box 59, Washington, D. C. 

$5,000.00 Forfeit. 

If I cannot forthwith produce the original letters 
and signatures of the foregoing testimonials, which will 
prove their absolute genuineness. 

CAPT. WALTER I. RAND. 



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